Iran FM says no place for foreign troops in new regional order

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that the new regional order has no place for the presence or interference of foreign forces, during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. According to a Press TV report cited by Mehr News, Araghchi stated that the situation in the region has undergone fundamental changes following what he described as the war of aggression against Iran. He said the new regional order would be accompanied by dialogue and cooperation among regional states.

Araghchi attributed current regional tensions to US-Israeli aggression against Iran, and said the Iranian nation's struggle, resistance, and steadfastness had thwarted the aggressors' objectives. He referred to repeated US violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was intended to end the war, and reaffirmed Tehran's determination to restore peace and stability to the region. "While reaffirming our principles and standing firm to secure the indisputable rights of the Iranian nation, we seek the restoration of calm to the region and the establishment of friendly and peaceful relations with our neighbors. In this regard, we have begun dialogue with the countries of the region," Araghchi said.

He expressed appreciation for China's principled stance in condemning US and Israeli violations of fundamental UN Charter principles, as well as Beijing's responsible approach to Washington's abuse of the UN Security Council. Wang Yi, for his part, described the US war against Iran as "illegal," emphasizing the necessity of establishing peace and stability in West Asia and resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy. The Chinese foreign minister also expressed Beijing's readiness to play a role in de-escalating tensions, supporting dialogue, and helping to establish peace and stability in the region.

Araghchi further stated that while the Islamic Republic of Iran is fully prepared to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity with resolve, and to safeguard Iran's national security and interests against aggressors, it welcomes diplomatic solutions that secure the rights of the Iranian people. The meeting took place in Beijing on Wednesday, according to Mehr News.